Counselor

Young World Physical Education; Rifle (CO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Garfield Re-2 School District at Rifle Middle School in Rifle, Colorado is seeking a full-time counselor to support students across grades six to eight, addressing academic, behavioral, social, and emotional needs.

The role involves leadership as a team collaborator with teachers, administrators, parents and district staff, with preventative, proactive services and crisis response as needed. Immediate starting date, 170 days per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Support students' academic, behavioral, social and emotional needs across grades six to eight.
• Collaborate with teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, parents and district staff to provide equitable educational services.
• Provide preventative and proactive services to meet diverse student needs.
• Actively participate in crisis prevention and response within the school and community.

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

Counselor

Garfield Re-2 School District Rifle Middle School - Rifle, Colorado Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5879109

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 10, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

~2026-2027 School Year!~

**This is a 3-Year Grant Funded Position.The position will be reassessed at the end of the term and is contingent upon future funding**

Every Rifle Middle School student will achieve and sustain a trajectory of positive academic growth and receive the support needed to contribute productively to the RMS community because we exist to nurture and effectively teach the whole adolescent child to be prepared to take their next steps.

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Postion Summary: The middle school counselor supports students with their academic, behavioral, social, and emotional needs as they progress through grades six to eight. The middle school counselor works as a leader and collaborator in the school with a team of teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, parents and district office staff with the purpose of providing equitable and quality educational services for each and every student. Where possible, the counselor works to provide services that are preventative and proactive in nature to meet the diverse needs of students. The counselor is also an active participant in handling crisis situations that will arise within the school and, at times, the community.

Status :Full-Time, 170 Days per Year, 36 Hours Per Week

Title : Counselor

Location : Rifle Middle School

Salary Range:

*In district experience salary range: $46,087-$127,732.90

*No in district experience salary range: $46,087-$69,135.60

Salary Schedules

Benefits : Garfield Re-2 School District offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, aflac products, employee assistance programs, surgery plus opportunities, paid time off, sick leave, vacation leave, holiday pay, PERA retirement plan with 21.4% contribution, identity theft protection, local discounts, Verizon Wireless discount, and more.

Benefit Guide

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Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $46,087 to $127,732 Per Year

Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Rob Dean , Principal
• Rifle Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]